The Horse's Neck cocktail was originally a non-alcoholic beverage consisting of a mixture of ginger ale, ice and lemon peel. By the 1910s, bartenders had started adding brandy to the mix, giving us the cocktail we have today. The drink is identifiable by the long, curling spiral of lemon rind garnish. Lemon Water Benefits, Lemon Health Benefits, Ginger Ale, Bourbon Drinks, Lemon Uses